https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37411 Negotiations for a comprehensive India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement have resumed after a decade, aiming to enhance supply chain integration and market access across goods, services and investment. Principal obstacles include a pronounced tariff disparity-New Zealand's low average import duties versus India's higher tariffs-complicating reciprocal liberalisation, and sensitive agricultural sectors, notably dairy, where India seeks to protect domestic producers. Services and skilled worker mobility are also core negotiation subjects, with India pressing for better access for IT and professionals while New Zealand remains cautious on migration and work rights. en-us Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:46:02 +0530 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:46:02 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37411 Negotiations for a comprehensive India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement have resumed after a decade, aiming to enhance supply chain integration and market access across goods, services and investment. Principal obstacles include a pronounced tariff disparity-New Zealand's low average import duties versus India's higher tariffs-complicating reciprocal liberalisation, and sensitive agricultural sectors, notably dairy, where India seeks to protect domestic producers. Services and skilled worker mobility are also core negotiation subjects, with India pressing for better access for IT and professionals while New Zealand remains cautious on migration and work rights. News - Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:46:02 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=37411